National security officials have constantly warned of the potential risks of TikTok in the US, saying it could be used to spy on Americans or spread misinformation. Trump sought to ban TikTok and Chinese-owned WeChat in 2020 under his presidency, but was blocked by the courts.
Protesters can face up to three years in prison if they are found digging underground tunnels to obstruct building works in the country. Obstruction of major transportation projects carries a sentence of six months.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Birla also called upon presiding officers to review the procedures, rules of legislative bodies to ensure that people's rights can be protected.
The chief minister said a state task force has already been constituted to crack the whip on drug peddlers and now a task force will also be formed at the district level. On the stubble burning issue, he said five industries of Haryana purchase stubble for energy production or other purposes.
According to sources, the whip has been issued as some important legislations are likely to be taken up for passage.
The necessary amendment to the US Arms Control Act has been moved by Senators Mark Warner from the Democratic Party and John Cornyn from the Republican Party, which if enacted will further institutionalise the recent designation of India as a major defence partner of the US.
The new legislation comes after several reports of fake news circulation surfacing in the state during the last couple of years. The recent incidents in Shillong, Godda in Jharkhand and Karbi Anglong district of Assam have added to the concern.
Brexit could be delayed by months, even as long as two years, after a Supreme Court judge of Britain suggested that "comprehensive" legislation was required to trigger Article 50.
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Bhopal: As the row over the issue of conversions continue, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said legislation was the only way to address it and sought support of all political parties in passing an
New Delhi: Delhi Archbishop today said the Christian community was not in favour of any anti-conversion legislation and called the ‘Ghar Wapsi' campaign of certain RSS-linked outfits a “threat” to peace and harmony. “Conversion is a
New Delhi, August 28: Union law minister Salman Khurshid said on Sunday that the government will continue to engage civil society groups while legislating. ”Several new bills like land acquisition and rehabilitation, food security and
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